- Laugh – with friends, or watch a comedy, share a joke, play with your pet. Laughing creates a chemical change in the body which last for 45 minutes!
- Pets – play with a dog, hold a cat, and sing to a bird. The physical presence of a pet reduces blood pressure, and brings a sense of calm. Helps with patients who are hospitalised. Pet Therapy is a new tool used with the elderly in homes, and in addiction treatment.
- Nature – is soothing, and the stress relieving power of nature has been recognised for centuries. Hospitals now make nature a part of the therapeutic programme. Physical exercise in nature helps reduce stress and anxiety. Take a walk outside, and sense the wonder of a forest, beach, mountain, or gardens.
- Music – Used as a calming effect during dental procedures, giving birth, before and after surgery, addiction treatment, and in emergency rooms. Music has the ability to distract and soothe.
